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YH11 MZP

2011 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,964 mi
Last recorded84,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52587,840 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 MZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 84,964 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,885 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,486 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 48,055 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 47,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,803 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 36,172 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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YH11 MZP is a 2011 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2011 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 87,840 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH11 MZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YH11 MZP registered?

YH11 MZP is a 2011 BMW 525, first registered on 3 May 2011.

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